1. Remember the Planetarium? Share your memories

The Planetarium has a deeply rooted history in the City of Calgary. Constructed by architect Jack Long, this brutalist building was erected to commemorate Canada’s Centennial 1967. By 1984 The Calgary Science Centre moved in to the Centennial Planetarium and inspired generations of Calgarians for 27 years before closing its doors in 2011.

Do you remember the Planetarium? What did you see here? When did you first visit? When did you last visit? What was your favourite show? What was your favourite exhibited object? We want to hear from you. Please share your thoughts below in the comments section.

Contemporary Calgary is located on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region III.